Tricks of No Impact Camping

[Rory Partalis]

Post some tricks, ideas and good rules of thumb for No Impact Camping.

[Andy Pittman]

very easy. Pack it in and pack it out. Especially cigarette butts........

Use wood already on the ground for fuel. No need to show how tough and cool you are by cutting down a tree.

Fill in your fire pit after use if in a remote area with dirt/rock.

Bury your "human waste"

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[Colt Longwell]

Pack light freeze at night.

[Rory Partalis]

The most important rule is to always leave campsites looking better than when you found them. Make it look like people hadn't been there for a long time.

[Rory Partalis]

Stay on the footpath; short cuts erode the land and make more work for the volunteers who take care of the trail for you.

[Rory Partalis]

Try to camp at sites established for overnight use. No need to create a new campsite if there is one nearby.

[Rory Partalis]

Don't go to the bathroom or wash dishes in or near open water

[Kyle Cozzens]

These are all part of the basic Leave No Trace principles. The best tip I can give is for everyone to familiarize themselves with the seven LNT principles, follow them yourself, and pass them on to others.

Plan Ahead and Prepare, Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces, Dispose of Waste Properly, Leave What You Find, Minimize Campfire Impact, Respect Wildlife, and Be Considerate of Other Visitors

[Kevin]

These should all result in a continuous and safe environments for future hikers/campers. Outside of the designated camp spots, nobody should even know you were there. Hence, the "leave no trace"

[Joshua Cocks]

All we take is pictures. All we leave is footprints.

[Joshua Cocks]

We actually do positive impact camping by collecting any rubbish we find on the way. We just have to be careful as there is the risk of needles, spiders, and other nasties when collecting rubbish.